IMPACT OF HUMAN CAPITAL ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE A CASE OF SECURITY FORCES

Abstract

Ascribing to Knowledge based view (KBV) theory, Human Capital has been recognized as an important organizational resource and an antecedent to success in the organizations. This study in a novel setting of security forces aims to empirically understand the relationship and impact of human capital on the organizational performance of Pakistan Security Forces engaged in Low Intensity Conflicts. A cross sectional field survey was conducted. Statistical analyses revealed a positive significant relationship between human capital and organizational performance. Knowledge as sub construct of human capital was found to be strongest in its impact on organizational performance followed by skills and abilities. The research findings are likely to contribute to theory by extending the corporate research to the security forces context. From the managerial perspective, the findings give clear indications that would allow security forces to understand the importance of human capital management. The findings can be utilized for policy making decisions